{"product_id":"5-x-271-sanding-belts-2-pack","title":"5\" x 271\" Sanding Belts, 2 PACK","description":"\u003cp\u003eStroke sanders in cabinet and furniture shops run belts this long, and 5\" x 271\" is the size on the SCM Minimax L55 stroke sander among others. The operator presses a pad down onto the moving belt to sand tabletops, doors, drawer fronts and glued-up panels, so the belt has to be flat, consistent and tough enough to take pad pressure for hours. We convert and join these at our Anaheim facility from sourced abrasive materials from \u003cstrong\u003ealuminum oxide on X-weight poly-cotton cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e, the grain and backing that suit wood on a stroke sander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum oxide is the only grain stocked in this size because it is what stroke sanding on wood calls for: it cuts cleanly at the light, moving pressure of a pad and does not tear or burn the way zirconia can. Grits run from 40 to 320, two belts to a pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStroke sander length: fits the SCMI MiniMax L55 and other machines that take a 5\" x 271\" belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum oxide on X-weight poly-cotton cloth, the standard combination for wood on a stroke sander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty cloth backing tolerates pad pressure and can be run wet or dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40–320 grit: flattening glue-ups through finish sanding before stain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-pack: one on the machine, one spare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverted and joined at our Anaheim facility from sourced abrasive materials; free shipping over $200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich 5\" x 271\" belt should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis size is stocked in \u003cstrong\u003ealuminum oxide\u003c\/strong\u003e only, so the choice is grit. Aluminum oxide is the right grain for wood on a stroke sander, and a workable low-cost belt for aluminum, mild steel and stainless at light pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 grit\u003c\/strong\u003e: flattening rough glue-ups, levelling misaligned boards and removing heavy planer marks. Keep the pad moving; this grit removes material quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 grit\u003c\/strong\u003e: the first grit on most solid-wood panels and tops, and for taking out glue lines and snipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 grit\u003c\/strong\u003e: general surfacing, removing the 60 scratch, and the starting grit on clean, planed panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 and 150 grit\u003c\/strong\u003e: pre-finish on doors and tops, and the finish grit for paint-grade work. Also where to start on veneered panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e180 and 220 grit\u003c\/strong\u003e: the last grit before stain, oil or clear coat. Stop at 220 for stain; going finer burnishes the wood and blocks absorption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 grit\u003c\/strong\u003e: fine finishing on end grain, dense exotics and pieces that will get a clear film finish only, and for light pre-polish work on aluminum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your machine also does metal fabrication and you need zirconia in this size for steel or aluminum, we make it to order on a Y-weight polyester backing; call 714-646-3299 or use the custom belt page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrit guide for stroke sanding wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse it for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlattening glue-ups, heavy removal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight pad pressure, constant motion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevelling panels, glue lines, snipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst grit on solid wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral surfacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEveryday stroke sander grit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120–150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-finish; veneer starting grit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish grit for paint-grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180–220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal before stain or clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStop at 220 for stain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine finishing, end grain, pre-polish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery light pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever skip more than one grit. A stroke sander leaves a long, straight scratch, and any grit you jump over shows as lines running the length of the panel once finish goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat machines take a 5\" x 271\" belt?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSCMI MiniMax L55 stroke sander\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the machines that uses this belt size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther horizontal stroke sanders\u003c\/strong\u003e whose drum spacing calls for a 5\" wide, 271\" long belt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-bed edge sanders and metal fabrication machines\u003c\/strong\u003e built to the same belt path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment notes: stroke sander belt lengths are set by drum spacing and tensioner travel, and several nearby sizes exist (264\", 274\"), so confirm the length in your manual or measure an old belt around the outside before ordering. Most machines tolerate about 1\/4\" of length variation. Look on the inside of the belt for a direction arrow before mounting; if there is none, the joint runs in either direction. Tension, jog the drums and centre the belt before running it up to speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to get the most out of it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the pad moving.\u003c\/strong\u003e The belt runs continuously and the pad controls the cut. Sweep in overlapping passes along the grain and never let the pad rest, or you will sand a hollow into the panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse light pressure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaning on the pad heats the panel and burns cherry and maple, and it stretches the belt. If the cut is too slow, drop one grit rather than pushing harder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMove the table so the whole panel passes under the pad\u003c\/strong\u003e and ease off before the far edge so you do not round it over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShift the pad across the belt width\u003c\/strong\u003e through the job so the belt wears evenly instead of tracking a groove down the centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the belt with a crepe belt eraser\u003c\/strong\u003e at low pressure as soon as pitch or finish starts to load the grain. A cleaned aluminum oxide belt cuts nearly like new; loading ends more belts than wear does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep dust extraction strong.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine dust between the belt and the panel burnishes the surface and hides the scratch you are trying to remove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore the spare hanging\u003c\/strong\u003e over a large-radius peg or loosely coiled, away from humidity and sunlight. A twenty-two-foot cloth belt folded in a corner takes a set that thumps on the drums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse it for \/ don't use it for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse it for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTabletops, cabinet doors, drawer fronts and glued-up panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlattening solid-wood glue-ups before finish sanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlywood and MDF panels (120 grit or finer on veneer faces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight deburring and finishing of aluminum and mild steel where the machine is set up for it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't use it for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy stock removal on steel; that job wants zirconia and a metal-rated dust system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoarse grits on veneer, which sand through in a pass or two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSanding finer than 220 on wood that will be stained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachines built for a different belt length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\" x 271\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAbrasive grain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum oxide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBacking\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX-weight poly-cotton cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosed coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJoint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCloth belt joint; check the inside for a direction arrow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrits offered\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40, 60, 80, 120, 150, 180, 220, 320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 belts, one grit per pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWet or dry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoth (machine permitting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMachines\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSCMI MiniMax L55 stroke sander and other machines taking a 5\" x 271\" belt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConversion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConverted and joined at our Anaheim facility from sourced abrasive materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCustom sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny 6\" wide length, and zirconia in this size, made to order in about 3 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes this 5\" x 271\" belt fit the SCMI MiniMax L55 stroke sander?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the SCMI MiniMax L55 is one of the stroke sanders that uses a 5\" x 271\" belt. Since stroke sander lengths vary by model and tensioner setting, confirm the size in your manual or measure an old belt around the outside before ordering; if your machine lists a different length, we stock several 6\" lengths and make custom sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is only aluminum oxide offered in this size?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a 6\" x 271\" belt is almost always bought for stroke sanding wood, and aluminum oxide is the grain for that: it cuts cleanly at light pad pressure and does not tear or burn the way zirconia can. If you need zirconia in this length for steel or aluminum, we make it to order on Y-weight polyester in about 3 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat grit sequence should I run on a solid-wood tabletop?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart at 60 grit to level the glue-up, or 80 if the top came off the planer clean and flat. Step to 120, then 150 or 180, and stop at 220 before stain or clear coat. Keep the pad moving on every pass; the final grit only removes the scratch from the grit before it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this belt on veneered plywood doors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, carefully. Start no coarser than 120 grit, use very light pad pressure and keep the pad moving; a stroke sander will cut through face veneer in a pass or two at 60 or 80. Finish at 150 or 180 for stain and 220 for clear. Watch the edges, where veneer is thinnest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the backing cloth, and can it run wet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is X-weight poly-cotton cloth, a heavy polyester and cotton blend that resists tearing, holds flat under the pad and can be run wet or dry. Most woodworking stroke sanders are dry machines with dust collection, so in practice the wet capability matters only on machines built for coolant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow many belts are in the pack, and is bulk pricing available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pack contains two 6\" x 271\" belts of one grit. Shops that keep several grits on hand can call 714-646-3299 or email sales@maverickabrasives.com for bulk or case pricing. Orders over $200 ship free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated products and guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/narrow-belts\"\u003eAll narrow, edge and stroke sander belts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/6-x-264-sanding-belts-2-pack\"\u003e6\" x 264\" Sanding Belts, 2 pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/6-x-274-sanding-belts-2-pack\"\u003e6\" x 274\" Sanding Belts, 2 pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/belt-eraser\"\u003eBelt Eraser for cleaning loaded belts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-sanding-belts-any-size-made-in-about-3-days\"\u003eCustom sanding belts, any size, made in about 3 days\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maverick Abrasives","offers":[{"title":"Aluminum Oxide \/ 40 Grit","offer_id":67776385089826,"sku":null,"price":73.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aluminum Oxide \/ 60 Grit","offer_id":67776385122594,"sku":null,"price":69.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aluminum Oxide \/ 80 Grit","offer_id":67776385155362,"sku":null,"price":67.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aluminum Oxide \/ 120 Grit","offer_id":67776385188130,"sku":null,"price":64.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aluminum Oxide \/ 150 Grit","offer_id":67776385220898,"sku":null,"price":64.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aluminum Oxide \/ 180 Grit","offer_id":67776385253666,"sku":null,"price":64.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aluminum Oxide \/ 220 Grit","offer_id":67776385286434,"sku":null,"price":64.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aluminum Oxide \/ 320 Grit","offer_id":67776385319202,"sku":null,"price":64.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aluminum Oxide \/ 100 Grit","offer_id":67776393937186,"sku":null,"price":64.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/5130\/7367\/products\/maverick-abrasives-aluminum-oxide-40-grit-6-x-271-sanding-belts-2-pack-39142250316016.png?v=1745619329","url":"https:\/\/www.maverickabrasives.com\/products\/5-x-271-sanding-belts-2-pack","provider":"Maverick Abrasives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}